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No safari is complete without a hippo sighting. They’re perhaps one of the most outright entertaining animals you’ll see out i...

What you’ll see out in the Serengeti while you’re on safari will awe and astonish you. Herds of wildebeest stampeding through ...

Why choose to go on safari in Tanzania? There are 4 million reasons! Seriously–there are more than 4 million lions, leopards, ...

The life of the African lion (Panthera leo) is a literal race for survival. They stake their lives—and the lives of their prid...

Ever dreamt of photographing the drama of a thousand galloping wildebeest, or a baby elephant frolicking in mud? Don Toothaker...

From the golden Serengeti plains to the slopes of Kilimanjaro, we received a lion’s share of incredible guest photography in 2...

To drive, or not to drive? That is the question! It’s one guests have been asking us for over 40 years as they consider a flyi...

On safari, you’ll hear a symphony of brays, chuffs and roars everywhere you go–who knew the call of the wild was such a ruckus...

Tanzania’s Big Five get a lot of love on safari. But what about the little guys? Hidden deep in the sands and grasses are some...

Award-winning pro photographer Wesley Bernard’s imagery is nothing short of stellar. On his sixth Thomson safari in May, he pu...

Tucked within the craggy hills of the Mahale Mountains is humanity’s closest relative: the chimpanzee, one of earth’s most ico...

Binoculars are your best friend when you’re spotting wildlife on safari. But what if magnified views were all you had? What if...

They bend acacia branches with their trunks and chew on the leaves. They dig for underground water with scythe-shaped tusks. T...

What would you do for love? Everyone has a different answer. But at least we can go on dinner dates without worrying whether w...

Another year, another set of stunning snaps from Thomson Safaris guests. We’re counting down to the most popular Instagram pho...

After the lions have feasted and the leopards have lunched, vultures swoop in to grab a bite of the remains. These master scav...

Termite mounds in Tarangire National Park Termite mounds: these humble clay heaps host insects that are every homeowner’s bane....

Snapping snouts, scaly skin and cold-blooded bodies: crocodiles and alligators have a lot in common. They’re more closely rela...

Stretch your legs, sink your boots into the dirt and walk among the wildlife on an African walking safari, one of the most exc...